Hello There! I’m Tekin.

Counselor & MSc in Psychology Research

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I KNOW FINDING THE RIGHT COUNSELOR CAN BE REALLY DIFFICULT.

You visit one website after another, trying to find someone who speaks to you, and after scrolling through so many therapists/counselors (many of whom don’t accept new clients), you forgot who you emailed and who you called.

Although my practice often is at full capacity, I want you to know about me as much as possible beforehand, because when you trust the person to explore the most challenging things in life, you shouldn’t have to doubt what your counselor stands for and how they will treat you.

 

I BELIEVE IN FINDING PEACE IN OUR OWN SKIN, MEETING, AND HOLDING OURSELVES WITH COMPASSION. I BELIEVE IN FORGIVENESS, REPAIR, HEALING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

We do not exist in a bubble. We are affected by the expectations of our ancestors, families, and our communities. Unfortunately, these expectations can deeply limit our experiences and self-expression. Once we become aware of all the ways we are limited, we can find personal liberation. In our work, we kindly explore what has been keeping us feeling tangled, so you can express yourself with fullness. Let’s find those knots and untie them.

 
 
 

I HONOR, VALUE & WELCOME DIVERSITY

While I have the expertise on the work, you are the expert on being you. I’m invested in learning about your unique experience of what it is like to be you. I work towards creating a safe, open, and accepting environment where you can comfortably meet yourself in your intricacies, truths, and desires.

In addition, I have a not-so-hidden personal mission to create supportive spaces for people whose identities diverge from the expectations of mainstream society. As a neurodivergent person myself, I intimately know the value of being understood and accepted for who we are and I work every day to validate and honor the unique gender, race, sexual, and neural diversity experiences my clients might have.

I’m Tekin Meric Guzelant

I’m a certified counselor & coach in Amsterdam, NL, and I work with adults of all ages.

Using complementary disciplines, I provide integrative body-based & mind-body interventions to interested clients.

I have a partner and a dog. I am neurodivergent by nature.

 
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THE BORING (BUT IMPORTANT) STUFF

 

Qualifications

  • Master’s in Psychology (MSc) degree from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam with a focus on the immigrants’ and expatriates’ experience in the Netherlands.

  • Diploma from Amsterdam Academy for Counseling & Coaching.

  • Certification from Existential Well-Being Counselling training facilitated by KU Leuven and Practitioner Certification in Counseling & Coaching by Achology.

  • I received my license in Massage Therapy from Izmir Sevgi Academy.

  • Other trainings I completed include;

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: Core Components & Skills Course

    • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Training

    • Practitioner Diploma in Hypnotherapy,

    • Mindfulness-based CBT for Anxiety,

    • Breath&Body Work for Emotional Release.

Methods I Include In My Process

  • The methods I use include; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based CBT, Existential-Humanistic, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. I tailor the process to fit your needs and in collaboration with you.

I am a member of CAT as a body-based therapist.
BO nr: CL3068-01-01-20

“Be easy. Take your time.
You are coming home.
To yourself.”

NAYYIRAH WAHEED